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Robert Pittman
MSG (Ret) Robert "Pitt" Pittman,
41, Clarksville, died Thursday, July 29, 2010, in Afghanistan. Pitt was
born September 21, 1968 in Greenwood, Mississippi to Robert and Vicky
Lynn Pittman. MSG Pittman was retired from
the U.S. Army 5th Special Forces Group. He was the recipient of the
Legion of Merit and the Bronze Star with "V" device. He is survived by
his wife Melissa and two daughters Loren and Robbie Pittman.
MSG Robert W. Pittman entered the military
on 12 Jan 1990. Upon completion of Basic training and Airborne School he
was assigned to the 6th Ranger Training Battalion as an infantryman where he served from
August 1990 until April 1993. MSG Pittman was then assigned to 1st BN
187th INF Fort Campbell, Kentucky where he served as an infantryman,
Team Leader, Squad Leader and Scout Squad Leader from April 1993 until
August 1996. In August 1996 MSG Pittman attended the Special Forces
Engineer course where upon completion he was assigned to the 5th Special
Forces Group, Fort Campbell, Kentucky in August 1997. While assigned to
the 5th Special Forces MSG Pittman served as a Special Forces Engineer
Sergeant, Sniper Team Leader, Senior Instructor for Phase II of the
Special Forces Qualification Course, Special Forces Operations Sergeant
and a Troop Sergeant Major. MSG Pittman Retired on 30 April 2010.
During MSG Pittman’s distinguished career
he received the following award and citations: Bronze Star Medal for
Valor, Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal (x2), Army
Achievement Medal (x4), Joint Meritorious Unit Award, Joint Service
Commendation Medal, Presidential Unit Citation, Army Service Ribbon,
Iraq Campaign Medal, Combat Infantryman’s Badge, Army Good Conduct Medal
6th Award, Expert Infantry’s Badge, Global War on Terrorism
Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Afghanistan
Campaign Medal with Arrow Head, Non-Commissioned Officer Professional
Development Ribbon (x3)
Schools:
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Special Forces Advanced Recon, Target
Analysis and Exploitation Technique Course (SFARTAETC)
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Special Operations Target Interdiction
Course Level 1(SOTIC)
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Special Forces Engineer Sergeant Course
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U.S. Army Instructor Training Course
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Special Forces Close Combat Instructor Course
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Special Forces Operations and Intelligence Course
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U.S. Army Ranger Course
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U.S. Army S.E.R.E. (High Risk) School
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U.S. Army Jumpmaster course
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U.S. Army Airborne School
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Special Forces Language School-French
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U.S. Army Air Assault School
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Special Forces Advanced Non-Commissioned Officer Course
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Special Forces Basic Non-Commissioned Officer Course
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D.O.T. Hazardous Material (HAZMAT) School
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Mid South Shooting Institute-
Advanced/Combat Rifle and Pistol Course (2000,2008,2009)
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Spartan Tactical -Military Carbine Course (2008)
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Bill Scott Racing- Security Driving Course (2008)
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Tier One Off Road – Basic Off Road Course (2000)
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